Oh, to live simply, and without the complications of the digital age! The Internet and ready access thereto have made communicating easier, but they have also diminished our appreciation for small things: honey, birdsong, the sound of water, a spontaneous visit from a friend. How often do we spend time to appreciate these daily gifts from God, and to extend that kind of thoughtfulness to a friend? Appreciate time—whether it’s someone else’s time they’ve chosen to give to you, or your own time you’ve been given by God—waste not! Not necessarily always doing something, but always appreciating, whether that be time spent accomplishing things or time spent just enjoying life. Being productive may be a discipline, but being able take time to appreciate God’s gifts (without feeling like that time has been wasted) is certainly an art.